Critical thinking, science, and pseudoscience: why we can't trust our brains

Why do we need critical thinking? -- What is science? -- What is pseudoscience?[mo2] -- What is critical thinking? -- Why can't we trust our brains? -- Why can't we trust our world? -- Aliens, abductions, and UFOs -- Psychic powers & talking to the dead -- Unknown animals and cryptozoo...

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Contributors: Lack, Caleb W. (Other) ; Rousseau, Jacques (Other)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: New York, NY Springer Publishing Company, LLC [2016]
In:Year: 2016
Further subjects:B Religion and science
B Social Sciences
B Psychology
B Thinking
B Science
B PSYCHOLOGY ; Cognitive Psychology
B Scientific thinking
B Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
B Critical Thinking
B SCIENCE ; Cognitive Science
B Critical thinking
B Interdisciplinary research
B Electronic books
B Pseudoscience
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Summary:Why do we need critical thinking? -- What is science? -- What is pseudoscience?[mo2] -- What is critical thinking? -- Why can't we trust our brains? -- Why can't we trust our world? -- Aliens, abductions, and UFOs -- Psychic powers & talking to the dead -- Unknown animals and cryptozoology -- Evaluating health claims in alternative medicine -- Alternative medicine for physical health -- Pseudoscience in mental health -- The relationship between science & religion -- Conclusions & recommendations
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index. - Print version record
ISBN:0826194265